Milk Bottle Tops

Hello Poetry Lovers

Today I have chosen to share with you this unique piece Milk Bottle Tops by talented poet Trisha Broomfield.

Not only is it upbeat with humorous traits, it also reflects on the turmoil and anguish that can be covered up by the everyday mundane tasks we do.

There is a very poignant side to this poem. Read on…..

Milk Bottle Tops

That’s all it took,

the indent of my thumb on the green foil top,

becoming yours on a full cream pint,

the kettle on the boil

the teapot warming,

you taking the creamy top of the milk

for your cornflakes,

me pulling a face

(school milk had a lot to answer for).

The echo of Radio 2,

Daily Mirror on the cold stove,

toast in perfect squares

marmalade spread spare,

and a break of eczema on the back of your hand,

the only sign of the turmoil within.

Trisha Broomfield

Wasn’t that a wonderful and vivid piece?! Thank you so much, Trisha. More please!!

Thanks for tuning in, PL’s. We’ll be back with more poetry adventures real soon….